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      Season 1 – Modern Family

      2009 Comedy List
      100% 29 Reviews Tomatometer 95% 500+ Ratings Audience Score Told from the perspective of an unseen documentary filmmaker, the series offers an honest, often-hilarious perspective of family life. Parents Phil and Claire yearn for an honest, open relationship with their three kids. But a daughter who is trying to grow up too fast, another who is too smart for her own good, and a rambunctious young son make it challenging. Claire's dad, Jay, and his Latina wife, Gloria, are raising two sons together, but people sometimes believe Jay to be Gloria's father. Jay's gay son, Mitchell, and his partner, Cameron, have adopted a little Asian girl, completing one big -- straight, gay, multicultural, traditional -- happy family. Read More Read Less Watch on Peacock Stream Now

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      Thanks to sharp writing and an eccentric but exceedingly likable cast of characters, Modern Family signals the triumphant return of the family comedy.

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      Luiz Felipe M Dude,i love this show so much,it makes you want to watch more & more,is very adictive and it's pretty cool to see them growing up and forming they'r family Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/15/24 Full Review Kelis F A great show to watch and even rewatch. The comedy is great and the love of the family makes it heartwarming. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/21/24 Full Review Raoul T I only started watching this show when it came out in syndication. I did not think I was going to like it when it first came out on ABC but I ended up watching an episode late at night. And it was laugh out loud funny. The entire cast is likable to various degrees but are all distinct. I mean their personalities are so different but they all mesh together really well. The jokes are hilarious and so are the situations that the characters find themselves in. And each group of characters seem to get equal time. They have their own adventures but they also interact a whole lot in different combinations. Probably one of my favorite sitcoms of all time. Maybe even my favorite even going back to the days where I used to watch the lineup of The Cosby Show / night Court / cheers back in the 80s. And maybe family ties was in there as well. Each of those shows was funny in its own right but together they formed a synergy that made Thursday nights laugh night. Individually I don't know how those old shows would make me laugh today but I think this show will still be funny in 10 years. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/14/23 Full Review Liam Y The first season of Modern Family was really well done. The cast was amazing and it was quite funny and enjoyable and each episode was very good Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/10/23 Full Review Toni P So I wanted to watch after seeing clips of Sophia. Now I have fallen for every character. This is a must watch after learning each character's identity. Don't laugh out loud much but this has me in stitches even when alone. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/31/23 Full Review rama u One of the best shows ever! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/10/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Episodes

      Episode 1 Aired Sep 23, 2009 Pilot Jay has grown children, grandchildren and a gorgeous young wife, who has a preteen son of her own; all together they must bridge generational, cultural and social gaps. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 30, 2009 The Bicycle Thief Phil is determined to help Luke prove he is responsible enough to have a new bike; Jay and Manny have some father and son time. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 7, 2009 Come Fly With Me Jay reluctantly takes Phil on a model-airplane excursion, and Gloria goes shopping with Alex. Meanwhile, Claire and Manny get to know each other as siblings. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 14, 2009 The Incident Jay's ex-wife, Dede (Shelley Long), tries to make amends with everyone she offended at Jay and Gloria's wedding. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 21, 2009 Coal Digger Tensions rise during a day of barbecue and football at Jay and Gloria's in the wake of an incident between Manny and Luke at school. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 28, 2009 Run for Your Wife Jay and Gloria have a disagreement about Manny's choice of outfit for his first day back at school; Cameron and Mitchell freak out when Lily gets a bump on the head. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 4, 2009 En Garde The family comes out to support Manny's newfound interest, fencing; Phil is determined to find Luke's hidden talent. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 18, 2009 Great Expectations Claire wants to surprise Phil with a private performance by one of their favorite musicians (Edward Norton); Cameron and Mitchell invite their friend Sal (Elizabeth Banks) out for a night on the town. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 25, 2009 Fizbo Claire and Phil decide to plan the biggest and best birthday party for Luke. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 9, 2009 Undeck the Halls Claire and Phil threaten to take away Christmas when the kids get into trouble; Cameron and Mitchell take Lily to have her first picture taken with Santa. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 6, 2010 Up All Night Gloria does not like Jay's reaction to the arrival of Manny's father (Benjamin Bratt); Phil is rushed to the hospital; Mitchell and Cameron try to sleep-train Lily. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 13, 2010 Not in My House When Claire finds a dirty picture on the computer and assumes it is Luke's doing, guilty Phil does not correct her; Jay and Gloria disagree over his beloved, life-size dog butler statue; Cameron involves himself in the gardener's woes. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 20, 2010 Fifteen Percent Mitchell plants an idea in Jay's head; Manny's date gets a makeover from Gloria. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 3, 2010 Moon Landing A visit from an old friend (Minnie Driver) leaves Claire feeling inadequate; Mitchell tries to help Gloria with some legal issues. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 10, 2010 My Funky Valentine Claire and Phil plan a Valentine's Day excursion; Jay takes Gloria to a comedy show; Cameron and Mitchell try to play cupid for Manny. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 3, 2010 Fears Phil tries to conquer his fear of the dark when he and Luke go on a discovery expedition underneath the house; Mitchell and Cameron invite Lily's pediatrician over for brunch. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 10, 2010 Truth Be Told Phil invites his high school girlfriend (Judy Greer) to the house; Jay accidentally kills Manny's pet turtle, then goes to extremes to cover his tracks; overworked Mitchell stands up to his boss. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 24, 2010 Starry Night Claire and Phil each take on one of the kids' school projects; Gloria and Cameron bond during a night out. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 31, 2010 Game Changer The release of a new product Phil wants coincides with his birthday; Mitchell has a newfound desire to toughen up; Cameron gets involved in a neighbor's marital problems. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 14, 2010 Benched Luke and Manny's hot-tempered basketball coach quits during a game, causing Jay and Phil to jockey to fill the position; Mitchell takes Cameron along to meet a prospective employer. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 28, 2010 Travels With Scout Claire is suspicious when Phil's father shows up for an expected visit; Manny is traumatized by a horror movie. Details Episode 22 Aired May 5, 2010 Airport 2010 Gloria invites the whole family on a getaway to Hawaii for Jay's birthday. Details Episode 23 Aired May 12, 2010 Hawaii An unexpected reality check dampens Jay's plans for relaxation; Phil wants to make the trip romantic for Claire; the kids get into mischief when left to their own devices. Details Episode 24 Aired May 19, 2010 Family Portrait Everything seems to be working against Claire's plans for a new family portrait; Cameron gets a gig as a wedding singer, leaving Mitchell home alone with Lily and a wayward pigeon. Details

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      Eric Deggans NPR Good acting. Great writing. Human characters played by amazing actors.That might be the one twist network TV hasn't tried quite often enough. Nov 21, 2019 Full Review Hugh Montgomery Independent (UK) It is lifted out of the ordinary by a steady stream of jagged quips; some wonderfully staged set pieces; and performances that struck a finely wrought balance between caricature and naturalism. Nov 7, 2018 Full Review Alice Jones Independent (UK) It ran as a series of vignettes whose punchlines were often not quite strong enough. Still, as with any sketch show, there were some hits among misses... I'd tune in again, just for Ty Burrell's "cool dad" Nov 7, 2018 Full Review Kevin Carr 7M Pictures Even when the show tries to get heartfelt and honest, it doesn't get preachy or annoying. It keeps its messages subtle and doesn't overdo any sort of normalcy. Rated: 4/5 Nov 7, 2018 Full Review Glen Chapman Den of Geek It's a very perceptive, charming and funny series featuring excellent writing and performances that should appeal to a wide audience. Rated: 4/5 Nov 7, 2018 Full Review Nick Venable CinemaBlend Modern Family takes even the most trodden plot devices and makes them fresh with intelligent scripts and engaging performances. Rated: 5/5 Nov 7, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

      Season Info

      Director
      Michael Alan Spiller, Chris Koch, Reginald Hudlin, Randall Einhorn, Jason Winer, Kevin Sullivan, Steven Levitan
      Executive Producer
      Steven Levitan, Christopher Lloyd
      Screenwriter
      Steven Levitan, Danny Zucker, Dan O'Shannon, Joe Lawson, Bill Wrubel, Paul Corrigan, Jerry Collins, Caroline Williams, Brad Walsh, Christopher Lloyd, Alex Herschlag
      Network
      ABC
      Rating
      TV-PG (L)
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Sep 23, 2009
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